Winning blow: knight to d6 (b5·20)
c9-14162naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeQuiet move
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
30. Nd6 Nxe5 31. Rb7 Nd7 32. Rxd7+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (#6).
- rook to b7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nh4, then Rb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #897.
SP-897 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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